Catering Assistant

P&S Personnel Services Limited; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

P+S Personnel are seeking a Catering Assistant to join their team in Great Yarmouth on a full-time, temporary basis until 18 December 2026. The role involves food preparation, serving customers, till work, cleaning duties, deliveries, and general site upkeep.

Ideal candidates will have good customer service skills, be able to work as part of a team, and perform well under pressure during busy periods. This is a temporary full-time position with responsibilities across the catering operation.

Qualifications

• Good customer service skills.
• Able to communicate confidently and courteously with staff and students.
• Able to work well as part of a team.
• Able to work well under pressure during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of food items for sale.
• Serving customers on the counter.
• Till work and cash handling as required.
• Updating the till system as and when required.
• Assisting with cleaning equipment and tables when required.
• Cleaning and filling vending machines on a regular basis around the site (involves lifting).
• Keeping kitchen and associated areas clean at all times.
• Assisting with receiving deliveries.
• Participating in any training required.
• Assisting other teams as necessary.
• Any other reasonable duties as required.
• Report any health concerns to line manager or HR Team which may be work related or which may affect his/her ability to do their job safely.
• Comply with the site and departmental H&S procedures relevant to their particular area and systems of work.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Under pressure

Job description

P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients, who are currently seeking a Catering Assistant to join their team based in Great Yarmouth on a full-time, temporary basis until the 18th December 2026.

Main Duties

• Assisting with the preparation of food items for sale
• Serving customers on the counter
• Till work and cash handling as required
• Updating the till system as and when required
• Assisting with cleaning equipment and tables when required
• Cleaning and filling vending machines on a regular basis around the site (involves lifting)
• Keeping kitchen and associated areas clean at all times
• Assisting with receiving deliveries
• Participating in any training required
• Assisting other teams as necessary
• Any other reasonable duties as required
• Report any health concerns to line manager or HR Team which may be work related or which may affect his/her ability to do their job safely
• Comply with the site and departmental H&S procedures relevant to their particular area and systems of work

Person Specification

• Good customer service skills
• Able to communicate confidently and courteously with staff and students
• Able to work well as part of a team
• Able to work well under pressure during busy periods